Oliva Series V Maduro

Domer · 11-13-2008, 08:51 PM

I have had a couple series V regulars now since I first had one a few weeks ago and I recently had a chance to pick up some maduros. I did not devote a lot of attention to the cigar as I was playing cards and catching up with an old friend so keep that in mind with the review. I cut the torp head and had a pretty perfect draw, good start. Toasted and lit and the first impression was a really creamy, heavy smoke with good cocoa flavor with a bit of coffee. The smoke continued to have a creamy chocolate profile throughout with hints of nut, coffee, and leather. I really enjoyed the cigar for the most part. However, the burn was not always straight requiring a few touch ups. Also I couldn't keep the cigar lit the full length. Once was my fault as I got engrossed in telling a story, but two other times the cigar went out fully for no reason as far as I could tell. I got these last week and they have been stored at 65/65 since then. I think the cigars still need more rest so I am glad I have two left. I would have nubbed it but it was getting a bit cold in the garage and the flavors were starting to get bitter, probably could have purged but i let it die gracefully. I think it has all the qualities of a great cigar and I think time will greatly benefit the remaining cigars. I will definitely try to pick up a few more of these to put in the humidor if the store has any left when I get my paycheck. What I got out of the cigar was great, and I won't be to harsh for as fresh as the cigars are off the truck.

I don't want to give a numerical rating as not all the conditions were perfect, meaning I was preoccupied and the cigar was pretty fresh, but in general terms:Flavor was great, draw was great, burn was bad, and for 8.50 the value is pretty good. Definitely not affordable as a daily cigar for me, but I would be willing to pay the price again for a monthly or bimonthly smoke. Can't wait to see how they do with more rest.

11-13-2008, 09:03 PM

how it going dstaccone nice reveiw been wanting to try both of the Vs are they really a strong cigar?

Domer · 11-13-2008, 09:22 PM

I smoked my first regular V in the morning and thought it was a bit strong but the others I smoked we fine. Definitely fuller bodied but not overpowering. The Maduro V series I don't think was noticeably stronger, but I had it after a large meal of london broil and pasta so I may have had some padding.

Overall I would say they are the perfect strength for an evening smoke, enough to know your smoking but they don't turn me green.

11-13-2008, 09:28 PM

thanks i have to try them im starting to smoke more fuller body cigar now and letting my mild to med smokes set in the humi

Scottw · 11-13-2008, 09:39 PM

I have 4 in the humi right now, might have to wait till after the winter to light though, it's getting cold in these parts.

11-13-2008, 09:42 PM

same here scott but i smoke in the house no wife telling me i cant

Domer · 11-14-2008, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scottw

I have 4 in the humi right now, might have to wait till after the winter to light though, it's getting cold in these parts.

Yea it is cold here in NEPA as well, thankfully my dad has a garage that somewhat retains heat until it gets dark out. I am seeing my larger cigars starting to get a reprieve until the spring or I go to a b&m or lounge.

okieRob · 11-14-2008, 07:58 AM

Thanks for the review. I have really enjoyed the regulars and I've been wondering how the maduro version stacked up.

Langod · 12-01-2008, 08:32 AM

I had the same problem keeping a fresh V Maduro lit, also. I ended up having to toss it about 1/2 done, which kinda pissed me off.
But it was a great smoke until it wouldn't stay lit. I have one more -- I'll keep it in my humi until at least next summer to try it.

Rabidsquirrel · 12-01-2008, 03:41 PM

I also had trouble keeping a fresh one lit. I'm letting them rest for a while, hope that helps. The last B&M I was in had a few left, I think I'm going to scoop them up if they're still there.

Skywalker · 12-02-2008, 10:08 AM

Thanks for the review and good advice!

I have two resting right now!

12-02-2008, 10:18 AM

Thanks very much fellas; I've got two from a buy with kaisersozei and have been itching to try 'em but I'll also let 'em rest some more.

shilala · 12-02-2008, 07:20 PM

I have three of them and they're resting in the top drawer of one of my winadors.
They've been there for a month and they ought to be pretty well dried out by now.
In my experience, Oliva's all have needed about 8 months and they end up spectacular.
These aren't gonna make it.
That's why I have them in open air. They're getting fast-tracked.

HK3- · 12-02-2008, 07:22 PM

Thanks for the review.

I bought four of these in a group buy and gave them all away and never got to try one. I know, I'm a dummy.

11-13-2008, 08:51 PM	#1
Domer Just living the dream Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Derek Location: Delco Posts: 170 Trading: (4)	Oliva Series V Maduro I have had a couple series V regulars now since I first had one a few weeks ago and I recently had a chance to pick up some maduros. I did not devote a lot of attention to the cigar as I was playing cards and catching up with an old friend so keep that in mind with the review. I cut the torp head and had a pretty perfect draw, good start. Toasted and lit and the first impression was a really creamy, heavy smoke with good cocoa flavor with a bit of coffee. The smoke continued to have a creamy chocolate profile throughout with hints of nut, coffee, and leather. I really enjoyed the cigar for the most part. However, the burn was not always straight requiring a few touch ups. Also I couldn't keep the cigar lit the full length. Once was my fault as I got engrossed in telling a story, but two other times the cigar went out fully for no reason as far as I could tell. I got these last week and they have been stored at 65/65 since then. I think the cigars still need more rest so I am glad I have two left. I would have nubbed it but it was getting a bit cold in the garage and the flavors were starting to get bitter, probably could have purged but i let it die gracefully. I think it has all the qualities of a great cigar and I think time will greatly benefit the remaining cigars. I will definitely try to pick up a few more of these to put in the humidor if the store has any left when I get my paycheck. What I got out of the cigar was great, and I won't be to harsh for as fresh as the cigars are off the truck. I don't want to give a numerical rating as not all the conditions were perfect, meaning I was preoccupied and the cigar was pretty fresh, but in general terms:Flavor was great, draw was great, burn was bad, and for 8.50 the value is pretty good. Definitely not affordable as a daily cigar for me, but I would be willing to pay the price again for a monthly or bimonthly smoke. Can't wait to see how they do with more rest.

11-13-2008, 09:03 PM	#2
robertw1249 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oliva Series V Maduro how it going dstaccone nice reveiw been wanting to try both of the Vs are they really a strong cigar?

11-13-2008, 09:22 PM	#3
Domer Just living the dream Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Derek Location: Delco Posts: 170 Trading: (4)	Re: Oliva Series V Maduro I smoked my first regular V in the morning and thought it was a bit strong but the others I smoked we fine. Definitely fuller bodied but not overpowering. The Maduro V series I don't think was noticeably stronger, but I had it after a large meal of london broil and pasta so I may have had some padding. Overall I would say they are the perfect strength for an evening smoke, enough to know your smoking but they don't turn me green.

11-13-2008, 09:28 PM	#4
robertw1249 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oliva Series V Maduro thanks i have to try them im starting to smoke more fuller body cigar now and letting my mild to med smokes set in the humi

11-13-2008, 09:39 PM	#5
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: Oliva Series V Maduro I have 4 in the humi right now, might have to wait till after the winter to light though, it's getting cold in these parts. __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

11-13-2008, 09:42 PM	#6
robertw1249 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oliva Series V Maduro same here scott but i smoke in the house no wife telling me i cant

11-14-2008, 07:58 AM	#8
okieRob Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: I'm not telling Location: The Land in the Middle Posts: 153 Trading: (6)	Re: Oliva Series V Maduro Thanks for the review. I have really enjoyed the regulars and I've been wondering how the maduro version stacked up.

12-01-2008, 08:32 AM	#9
Langod NH Masshole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Londonderry, NH Posts: 257 Trading: (3)	Re: Oliva Series V Maduro I had the same problem keeping a fresh V Maduro lit, also. I ended up having to toss it about 1/2 done, which kinda pissed me off. But it was a great smoke until it wouldn't stay lit. I have one more -- I'll keep it in my humi until at least next summer to try it. __________________ Jim

12-01-2008, 03:41 PM	#10
Rabidsquirrel Moderately Confused Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pennsylvania, US Posts: 576 Trading: (5)	Re: Oliva Series V Maduro I also had trouble keeping a fresh one lit. I'm letting them rest for a while, hope that helps. The last B&M I was in had a few left, I think I'm going to scoop them up if they're still there.

12-02-2008, 10:08 AM	#11
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Oliva Series V Maduro Thanks for the review and good advice! I have two resting right now! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

12-02-2008, 10:18 AM	#12
mrreindeer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oliva Series V Maduro Thanks very much fellas; I've got two from a buy with kaisersozei and have been itching to try 'em but I'll also let 'em rest some more.

12-02-2008, 07:20 PM	#13
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Oliva Series V Maduro I have three of them and they're resting in the top drawer of one of my winadors. They've been there for a month and they ought to be pretty well dried out by now. In my experience, Oliva's all have needed about 8 months and they end up spectacular. These aren't gonna make it. That's why I have them in open air. They're getting fast-tracked. __________________

12-02-2008, 07:22 PM	#14
HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: Oliva Series V Maduro Thanks for the review. I bought four of these in a group buy and gave them all away and never got to try one. I know, I'm a dummy.